Standing at the pump this morning, pondering life, it came to me….  The new normal is expensive.  I mean, things have been crazy and upside down the past couple of years.  People’s lives were tossed around more than any other time I can remember, it was a little crazy to say the least.  But, now “a little crazy” is getting expensive.So, this had me thinking about how it’s effecting my customers?  You guys and gals that rock my hobby world h [...more]

Standing at the pump this morning, pondering life, it came to me….  The new normal is expensive.  I mean, things have been crazy and upside down the past couple of years.  People’s lives were tossed around more than any other time I can remember, it was a little crazy to say the least.  But, now “a little crazy” is getting expensive.So, this had me thinking about how it’s effecting my customers?  You guys and gals that rock my hobby world h [...more]

We're always on the look out for large lots or collections of rc items.  We even buy slot cars and other hobby related lots.  The bigger, the better, but we like small lots as well.We'll travel to you, help figure out a fair price, and clear all your stuff in one shot.We also take donations.  We use these to help the rc community in our area.  We're happy to help with estate clean ups, or handling a large collections from some one who recently passed away.  Sen [...more]

More musings from the Hobby Shop:I had a customer in the other day, hadn’t seen him for a year or two.  He’s an awesome guy, who comes and goes in the hobby of RC Cars.  He’s back into the hobby and on his last visit he mentioned he’d been coming here since he was eight years old.  And, up in his attic, he still has almost every car he’s gotten at the shop.Both of those facts make me smile.  He’s got a lot of cool cars and trucks up in the [...more]

Fall is here and the weather seems to be changing daily.  Personally, it’s my favorite time of the year in Sonoma County.  Perfect for enjoying your hobby, no matter what it is!  Aside from hobby adventures, I enjoy gardening and it’s the time of year to clear and clean things up.  Vegetables are finishing, trees are losing leaves and getting ready for winter.  Cool mornings and warm afternoons make for the perfect weather to be outside ….At the shop, [...more]